How to pronounce “sin”
Hear how “sin (without)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | without |
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| Syllables | sin (1) |
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| Stress | One syllable, so there is nothing to choose. |
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| IPA | /sin/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Say "seen", not "sin" like the English word.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Un café sin azúcar, por favor.A coffee without sugar, please.
No salgas sin abrigo.Don't go out without a coat.
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